Recommendations for the show truck. Fi, Polk, Diamond...???

[genxx 10+ year member]

For components not as if its not confusing enough. Look at Hybrid Audio Technologies. http://www.hybrid-audio.com

 

[Mystic Knight 10+ year member]

Only got a quick chance to check those out but it looks like they're not even available till the end of this year. Besides, I work in the auto industry. One thing you learn, never buy something in it's first year of production....

 

[Gary S 10+ year member]

Besides, I work in the auto industry. One thing you learn, never buy something in it's first year of production....

- Most car audio product models change / are only available for a year... in fact, some products come out as often as every six months.

 

[Mystic Knight 10+ year member]

That's true. I was just afraid of a company that seemed to pop up out of nowhere. I read checked out their site a little more closely last night though. Good to see some guys that think they can do things better actually try. Especially if they're American //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif. Nothing against some of the high quality forgein companies that make quality products. It'd just be nice to find a US company I could support. And knowing the background of the guys running it I'm sure they'll sound great.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

The HAT speakers are suppossed to be pretty impressive, been reading abou them over on DIY. There team has won a bunch of stuff all the way to the world finals. They are very resanably priced. I will let you know-I am taking the plunge and going to try a 3-way set-up from them the L1+L4+L6 set-up. If I like them as good or better then they will be replacing my Rainbow Profi Van in SQ truck, if not they gone in the wifes SUV and I will enjoy them there. Its a win/win situation.

Look at the link spring specials got some good deals. Can put a 3-way Legatia set-up together for a little over 600.00 new.

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

I actually msg'd him on here last night. He's already msg'd me back and we're working on it now. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/clap.gif.178cba2c538c68e720c727fcb024b19c.gif

Yes we are. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

BTW did you just try calling me?

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

I would keep working with 6spdcoupe to. He can help you get the perfect set-up for your truck. Sells great equipment and has tons of knowledge.

Definitely did not mean to steer you another direction. Thought you where still in the undecided phase.

 

[Mystic Knight 10+ year member]

Yes we are. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
BTW did you just try calling me?

Nope, wasn't me.

Anxiously waiting to see what you've come up with... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif

 

[Mystic Knight 10+ year member]

I would keep working with 6spdcoupe to. He can help you get the perfect set-up for your truck. Sells great equipment and has tons of knowledge.
Definitely did not mean to steer you another direction. Thought you where still in the undecided phase.

Well nothing's set in stone but I'd definitly considering the Rainbows.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Well nothing's set in stone but I'm definitly considering the Rainbows.

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Good choice!

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

I do love my Rainbows. I might be biased though.

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

Spent the afternoon listening to Diamond, Boston, Alpine, and even Kicker at CarTunes. All run by a JL Audio 300/4 except a set of D9's run by a 500/4.
The D9's sounded great. The best of the bunch. The "overstocked discount" price they were running of $799 was still a bit much for me though. The xovers were works of art. They're freakin HUGE though! I was looking for a suitcase handle on them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

The Boston Pro 60's and the Diamond D6's were a close second. Both had a nice even sound and a great midbass. The Pro's were $499 and D6's were $399. I was really leaning towards the D6's until... PZT! One of the drivers blew. Oops. That doesn't leave me with a great impression of Diamond. I have no idea what those things have been through though.

Beyond that the others all left me wanting more. Even the PRS series from Pioneer.

After that we started talking about subs and amps. They're no longer carrying Diamond amps because they had so many problems with them. They're going to try a limited run of the new series coming out soon to see if they've improved. They're not carrying the Diamond subs anymore due to lack of sales, not quality issues. He recommended a JL Audio 12W6 run by a JL 500.1.

Final recommendations and prices:

Boston Pro 60's: $499

Boston SL60's: $249

JL 12W6: $459

JL 300/4: $399

JL 500/1: $449

That puts me a little over the 2G mark. I know I could get better prices online if I really wanted to go with this setup. It was good to get out and start listening though.

I personally love the D9 components, people seem to try to give them a bum rap but I doubt they've actually heard them.

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

I personally love the D9 components, people seem to try to give them a bum rap but I doubt they've actually heard them.

I have more times than I care to remember and I concur with the rap that they get. Its well deserved. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

I have more times than I care to remember and I concur with the rap that they get. Its well deserved. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Please explain. What do/don't they do to your liking?

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

....or not //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif